2010 BMW S1000RR

 

Making 193bhp and 83lb/ft of torque, the 2010 BMW S1000RR is the most powerful 1000cc production bike on the market. More importantly, weighing 183kg dry and 204kg fully fueled, it also has the best power-to-weight ratio. Troy Corser just took the wraps off the production BMW S1000RR in Monza, the bike will go on sale in most markets, including the US, in January.

Cams act on Formula 1-style finger followers, which in turn lever the titanium valves open. Benefits are 50 percent less weight, faster valve acceleration and more lift in less space.

2010 BMW S1000RR Technical Specs:

Displacement:

999cc

Engine Type:

Four-stroke, Liquid-cooled, Inline-four

Fuel System:

Injection

Valves:

4 per cylinder, titanium, with individual cam followers

Engine output:

193 hp @ 13,000 rpm

Peak Torque:

82.5 lb-ft @ 9,750 rpm

Claimed Dry Weight:

403.4 lbs (w/ABS)

Claimed Wet Weight:

455.3 lbs (w/ABS)

Power-to-weight ratio:

2.31/2.34 lbs per hp without/with Race ABS

Starter: 

Electric

Lubrication system:

Dry Sump

Gearbox:

6-speed

Final drive:

Chain

Clutch:

Multiple-disc clutch in oil bath, mechanically operated, back-torque limiting

Overall length:

84.4 inches (2145 mm)

Frame Type:

Bridge-type aluminum frame, load-bearing engine

Rake (fork angle):

25.8 degrees

Trail:

3.7 inches (95mm)

Front suspension:

Telescopic fork, 46mm

Front suspension travel:

120mm

Rear suspension:

Cast aluminum single-sided swing arm with eccentric adjustment for rear axle, single shock, spring pre-load hydraulically adjustable, rebound and compression damping adjustable

Rear suspension travel:

125mm

Front tire dimensions:

120/70-ZR17

Rear tire dimensions:

190/55-ZR17

Front brakes:

Dual 320m discs, Brembo four-piston radial-mount calipers, optional ABS

Rear brakes:

Single 220mm disc, Brembo single-piston caliper, optional ABS

Exhaust:

Small and short rear-end muffler, pre-silencer and electronically controlled interference pipe flaps as well as a fully controlled exhaust gas manifold and two fully controlled three-way catalytic converters.

Fuel Tank:

Aluminum

Color options:

Mineral Silver metallic, Acid Green metallic, Thunder Grey metallic, Alpine White/Lupine Blue/Magma Red (additional $750)

Additional:

Optional Dynamic Traction Control in conjunction with Race ABS. Optional HP Gearshift Assistant for shifting up without operating the clutch and without the slightest interruption of torque and pulling power.

MSRP:

Starts at $13,800

three safest 2009 cars

Subaru, and Volkswagen (VW) was named as the three safest cars by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), Wednesday (18/11), from 19 car models that qualify. The safest car election IIHS version more stringent this year than last year because of security requirements on the roof.

Ford Motor Co. and Volvo (Ford shaded companies) won six awards, followed by Subaru and Volkswagen AG who won five awards. Chrysler Group LLC received four awards, followed by Honda Motor Co. and General Motors Co.. each of which won two awards.

Meanwhile, Toyota Motor Corp., BMW AG, Mazda Motor Corp., and Mitsubishi Motors Corp. returned empty-handed at the annual awards this IIHS. Ford won the award thanks to the Ford Taurus and Lincoln MKS for the passenger car category and the Volvo S80 and C30 for passenger cars and XC60 and XC90 for the safest SUV category.

Success thanks to Subaru Subaru Legacy, Outback, Impreza, Tribeca, and Forester. Subaru is the only brand that won awards in four different categories. In the meantime, thanks to the award-winning VW Jetta, Tiguan, Passat, and Golf and Audi A3.

Success thanks to Chrysler's Chrysler Sebring and Dodge Avenger sedans and the Dodge Journey to midsize SUV category and the Jeep Patriot. General Motors Co. and Honda Motor Co. each won two panghargaan. GM cars are the safest Buick LaCrosse and Chevrolet Malibu, while the win thanks to Honda Civic and Honda Element. Another car that won the IIHS is a Nissan Cube, Kia Soul, and Mercedes Benz C Class.

Cars were the most secure version of the IIHS rated protection front, sampaing, and nbelakang. All cars entering the nomination must be equipped with electronic stability control (ESC). [Tom]

BMW Sauber F1

Munich, Germany / Hinwil, Switzerland
First Season: 1993
World Championships: 0
2006 Points: 36

Drivers: Nick Heidfeld, Robert Kubica
Sponsor: Intel, Petronas, Credit Suisse

Chassis: F1.07
Engine: BMW P86/7

Reviews

Robert Kubica came seventh and scored two more points at the Turkish Grand Prix to add to the BMW Sauber F1 Team’s tally. These are the first two points for the Pole in 2009. His team mate, Nick Heidfeld, came 11th in the heat of the Istanbul Park.

Robert Kubica
BMW Sauber F1.09-03 / BMW P86/9
Fastest lap 1:28.008 min on lap 58 (7th fastest overall)“It is good to finally score points. I think I raced well today. My pace was good and I made no mistakes. The race was very hard, as nearly all the time I had someone very close behind me, and the smallest mistake would have cost a position. It was very hard to keep up the pace. However, finishing seventh was a clear step forward and we now have to keep up the speed of development.”
Nick Heidfeld
BMW Sauber F1.09-06 / BMW P86/9
Fastest lap 1:28.214 min on lap 43 (10th fastest overall)“For me today’s race was disappointing because I lost all my chances in the beginning when I had a problem with the car. As early as the formation lap I realised the car pulled to one side and the front left tyre had no grip at all. It stood still when I tapped the brakes softly. The start itself was okay as I was ninth, but then I more or less went straight on in the first corners because of my problems, and quite a few cars went by me. It was better in the second and third stints, but it was way too late for points. Nevertheless it is positive that the car has generally improved and again we are able to score on our own merits.”
Mario Theissen (BMW Motorsport Director):
“This was a thrilling race for us right from the start to the chequered flag. Coming from P10, Robert made it to seventh and therefore deserved the two championship points due to his great commitment. In the early stages our cars were not fast enough to make up ground compared to our competitors. Only after lap 40 were our drivers able to set the lap times which we expected. Nick lost a lot of ground and many positions right after the start and was therefore not in a position to fight for championship points. Conclusion of the weekend: Our car was fast enough today to score points thanks to our own performance. This is the basis from which we will prepare the next development steps.”
Willy Rampf
“For our team today’s race was really exciting. Our strategy proved the right one and Robert was able to exploit the car’s potential. We were rewarded with two World Championship points. Nick’s race was over immediately after the start. Despite our positive result there is no reason for slowing down now. We have to make more progress quickly to close the gap to the top teams. However, tonight we are happy about Championship points."

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